Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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DEFECTS REMEDIED
Roofs repaired 535
Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired 397
Brickwork or pointing repaired 91
Chimney stacks, etc., repaired or rebuilt 28
Yards or forecourts repaved or repaired 49
Drains examined, tested or exposed 516
Drains cleared, trapped or repaired 391
Drains reconstructed 108
Chambers inserted or built-up to ground level 54
Soil and vent pipes new fixed or repaired 43
W.C.'s repaired or improved 185
Flushing cisterns repaired or new fixed 40
Sink waste pipes repaired or new fixed 36
New sinks fixed 13
Drinking water cisterns covered, cleansed,
repaired
Water fittings repaired 24
Water taken off main or restored 3
Internal walls 344
Ceilings repaired, cleansed, etc. 109
Door frames repaired
Floors repaired 62
Floors ventilated 19
Dampness remedied 267
Window frames or sashes repaired or renewed 504
Fireplaces, stoves repaired 70
Coppers repaired 1
New dustbins supplied 13
Premises rat-proofed 5
Improper keeping of animals discontinued 3
Foul accumulations removed 6
Other nuisances abated 193
Movable dwellings removed 22
New boiler house constructed
New boiler installed
Factory sanitary conveniences inspected 5
Factory sanitary conveniences improved 7
Factory other defects remedied 3
Petroleum installations - defects remedied 41
Petroleum installations tested 12
Smoke Abatement - boiler plants improved
Food Regulations - contraventions remedied 19
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